>>528589070
Tails's arc in sa1&2 is just him standing up for himself against Eggman of all people the lowest tier Villain in the verse.
The story of frontiers is a prime example how Flynn does not understand nuance, Tails is the sidekick he can be both brave and cowardly at the same time as many sidekicks are, Sonic and Amy don't have to be literal girlfriend and boyfriend too still be love interests, the Master emerald has never ever stopped Knuckles from going on a adventure whenever he wants to.